Foundation is a liquid makeup that is used to create a smooth, even appearance on the face. It can be used as an all-over face makeup or as a foundation for specific areas of the face such as the nose, cheeks, and lips. Here are some great options for shell foundations.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 1999887
Color: 110 Shell - Very Light Skin with Cool Undertone
$135.00
La Mer in 110 “Shell” 2. Pat McGrath in “Light 4” 3. ...Today was the first day I wore it; so, I am anxious to see if it is truly long lasting. So far, so good. My shade is Shell.
What it is: A weightless, natural looking foundation with buildable coverage for luxurious, long wear.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 20
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, coal tar, hydroquinone, and triclosan.
What Else You Need to Know: This silky, lightweight formula helps maintain balance and provides buildable coverage. It leaves skin is visibly plumped with hydration.
Size: 0.68 oz/ 20 mL·ITEM: 2125060
Color: Shell - light skin with very pink undertones
$38.00
Among Top Three Foundations...Love this foundation! I switch between this and the Huda foundation! ...A Favorite full coverage foundation....Great full coverage foundation. I have dry skin and prefer full coverage foundations.
Coverage:
✔ Full
Skin type:
✔ Combination
✔ Oily
Finish:
✔ Matte
What it is:
A lightweight, long-wearing foundation with supreme coverage and an impeccable airbrushed, matte finish.
Highlighted ingredients:
- Chamomile Extract: Helps to calm sensitive skin through hydration.
- Cucumber Extract: Softens and hydrates the skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Works by binding and holding onto moisture to naturally plump the appearance of skin through hydration.
- Tripeptide Complex: Promotes healthy, more youthful-looking skin.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2166833
Color: CN 0.5 Shell - fairest shade; with a cool neutral undertone
$34.00
Everyday Foundation...I wouldn't say its a life changing foundation but it is a good go to everyday foundation for school or work so that if you use it up quickly you don't have to shell out a lot of money for another. ...Could improve but overall great foundation...This is a great fair skin friendly foundation considering the 0.5 shell color does not oxidize throughout the day.
What it is:
A 24-hour wear, oil-free foundation and concealer in one that is lightweight and moisturizing—offering full-coverage without clogging pores.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Cream
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Trehalose
- Lechitin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates.
What Else You Need to Know: Clinique’s Beyond Perfecting Liquid Foundation has a natural matte finish with full coverage.
Size: 0.84 oz/ 25 mL·ITEM: 2174720
Color: Shell - light, neutral undertone
$56.00
I have only tried the sample so far in Shell and the color was fine for me. I am usually Bisque in the stick which I haven’t even used forever. ...This is a beautiful foundation. The sample I received is in shell.
What it is: A highly-concentrated liquid foundation designed to deliver instant full coverage with just half a pump—no primer needed.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens. This product is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This highly-concentrated formula provides full coverage with minimal product. It applies like a second skin, creating a smooth and flawless complexion. Light-reflecting microspheres blur and create a soft-focus finish. The noncomedogenic formula is waterproof, transfer-proof, and sweat-proof.
$36.00
I was extremely satisfied with the coverage and blend ability of the stick! They sent me 2 shades Fair and shell, shell was the best fit for my complexion! ...best foundation ever!...I have two shades, snow and shell. I use snow as an all over foundation and use shell as a very subtle contour and it works like a charm.
What it is: A medium coverage, natural finish foundation that covers, calms, and flexes without creasing or caking.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Marshmallow Root Extract: Allows the formula to move with your face and never crease or cake.
- Blue Lotus: Moisturizes.
- Chamomile and Lavender: Help calm and soothe skin.
Size: 1.0 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2248532
Color: 160 - Shell - balanced tone for fair-light skin. neutral undertone.
$47.00
Decent Foundation, Awful Shade Match.......I input two of my go-to foundation shades, both giving me 160 Shell as either an exact match (or close). ...I definitely recommend this for a long wearing natural foundation. swatches include: shisheido shade 160 shell, dior 1n, MUF r230, Pur ln6, smith&cult 130
What it is: A weightless foundation that synchronizes with skin and self-refreshes nonstop for an up-to-24-hour just-applied look and flawless finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 30
Highlighted Ingredients:
- ActiveForce™ Technology: Protects the finish from the effects of sweat, oil, and facial movement.
- Responsive Sensory Technology: Helps foundation adapts to skin’s condition, tone, and texture.
- Smart-correcting Powder: Enhances skin’s surface texture and tone.
Size: 0.5 oz/ 15 g·ITEM: 2293017
Color: 7.5 Shell Beige - medium-dark, neutral olive undertone
$89.00
This foundation is amazing for dry skin!! Other foundations settle into my skin and look flaky, but I don’t have that problem with this foundation. ...This foundation is absolutely amazing!!!! I have used several other high end foundations.
What it is: A unique cream foundation that creates a flawless, smooth finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Stick
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, and silicone. This product is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This portable stick achieves versatility in application for sheer, medium, or full coverage that’s always beautifully natural and undetectable. When used as a concealer, it swiftly diminishes the look of imperfections, leaving a soft-matte finish.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 ml·ITEM: 2367175
Color: 7.5 Shell Beige - medium-dark, neutral olive undertone
$89.00
Gorgeous foundation, shade is straight up grey...I normally wear 7.5 Shell Beige in the stick foundation and also the shade & Illuminate, and for some reason this really pulls grey. ...I like it, but I don’t love it. I own other Tom Ford Foundations that I like much more. This foundation feels lightweight & has good coverage.
What it is: A long-wear foundation infused with hyaluronic acid and light-diffusing microspheres for a blurring effect and a skin-like matte finish—in 40 shades.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and supports skin’s natural moisture barrier.
- Active Blend (Antioxidants, Vitamins C and E, and Caffeine): Treat your complexion to all-day, ultra-comfortable wear.
- Soft-Focus Microsphere Powders: Diffuse and blur light.
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2479392
Color: 4N1 Shell Beige - medium Tan with neutral undertones
$46.00
Great foundation...Loved this foundation it’s super lightweight and doesn’t feel heavy like some other foundations I’ve tried. ...Unfortunately the color I received wasn’t the best match, 4N1 Shell Beige, but I was able to make it work after I added some concealer and contour.
What it is: A sheer, natural matte foundation with up to 12-hour-wear, SPF, and skincare benefits.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Matte
SPF: SPF 30 and Under
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: Double Wear Sheer Long-Wear Makeup SPF 19 gives you skin that is visibly perfected with a softly diffused matte finish. Its undetectable formula enhances skin with enough coverage to let your natural beauty show. The foundation visibly evens skin tone and smooths skin’s surface.
Size: 0.42 oz/ 12 g·ITEM: 2515526
Color: 4N1 Shell Beige - medium tan with neutral undertones
$46.00
If I use 1C0 shell, the cool bone helps tone it from being too light. ...AMAZING!! This powder foundation is PERFECTION!! I wear 4N1 Shell Beige all over, and I use 2N1 Desert Beige to highlight.
What it is: A multi-use, refillable powder foundation with flawless custom coverage, up to 12-hour wear, and a matte finish.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation reduces the look of pores, stays color true, is waterproof, and is sweat- and humidity-resistant.
Cool (C) undertones: For bare skin that has a rosy tone and burns easily.
Neutral (N) undertones: For bare skin that is more even toned, not too pink or golden.
Warm (W) undertones: For bare skin that has a golden or olive tone and tans easily.
